The Gironde department hosts a concentration of research service companies, primarily focusing on advanced materials, life sciences, and technological innovation. These organizations range from established institutions to younger firms, contributing to various scientific and industrial fields.
Noteworthy examples include ICMCB, specializing in solid-state chemistry and sustainable materials; IMS Laboratory, focused on integrated circuit design and material modeling; INRAE Nouvelle-Aquitaine Bordeaux, conducting research in plant science and environmental transitions; and IHU LIRYC, dedicated to understanding and treating cardiac electrical diseases. A common thread among these entities is their involvement in interdisciplinary research and development, often bridging academic and industrial applications.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ICMCBicmcb-bordeaux.cnrs.fr
A research unit specializing in solid-state chemistry, materials science, and sustainable materials development for energy, environment, health, electronics, and photonics Combining data science and AI |
161 | |||
| 2 |
IMS Laboratoryims-bordeaux.fr
Innovative research company specializing in integrated circuit design, material modeling, automated control, and addressing societal challenges for a sustainable future |
150 | |||
| 3 |
INRAE Nouvelle-Aquitaine Bordeauxinrae.fr
Conducts innovative research in plant science, ecology, environment, social sciences, neurosciences, and nutrition, supporting regional environmental and agricultural transitions. |
146 | |||
| 4 |
IHU LIRYC - Heart rhythm disease Instituteihu-liryc.fr
Researching, understanding, caring, and treating cardiac electrical diseases. Focused on preventing heart failure and sudden death through advanced medical innovation. |
122 | |||
| 5 |
ALPhANOValphanov.com
Boosts innovation, optics, and lasers through research-industry collaboration, offering services, products, and technical facilities for companies and laboratories. |
93 | |||
| 6 | 88 | ||||
| 7 |
BRIC-BoRdeaux Institute of onCologybricbordeaux.com
A research unit focusing on cancer, with 11 teams studying various aspects such as tumor biology, reprogramming activity, liver cancers, and pediatric cancers |
80 | |||
| 8 |
SATT Aquitaine Science Transfertast-innovations.com
Support public research commercialization through startup creation, patent licensing, technology maturation, and managing research contracts for regional academic institutions. |
61 | |||
| 9 |
CANOE - Le Centre Technologique Nouvelle Aquitaine Composites & Matériaux Avancésplateforme-canoe.com
CANOE is an R&D center specializing in advanced composites and materials, offering services in formulation, manufacturing processes, characterization, and pilot equipment for technology development |
45 | |||
| 10 |
PolymerExpert - part of Solabia Grouppolymerexpert.fr
Specialized in polymer research and development, with a focus on medical, aerospace, defense, industrial, and cosmetic sectors, filing patents and producing raw materials with plant-based chemistry |
24 | |||
| 11 |
Laboratoire Icare - BU bioTox Formely Phycher Bio-developpementphycher.com
Independent CRO specializing in GLP services for toxicology in vivo/in vitro mutagenesis, assessing new products for market authorization in compliance with international regulations |
23 | |||
| 12 | 16 | ||||
| 13 |
Institut Carnot Cognitioninstitut-cognition.com
The company offers a one-stop shop for bilateral research contracts, focusing on cognitive aspects of human capabilities to enhance innovation for businesses |
14 | |||
| 14 |
Femto Easyfemtoeasy.eu
Designing scientific instruments for ultrafast laser measurements, specializing in temporal, spatial, and spectral measurements with exceptional ease of use and result reliability |
13 | |||
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| 15 |
Centre Lasers Intenses et Applicationscelia-bordeaux.cnrs.fr
Develops intense laser themes, extreme interactions with matter, plasmas, and applications linked to large laser infrastructures and societal objectives. |
12 | |||
| 16 |
ingésciences.ingesciences.fr
A multidisciplinary team offering services to bridge science and industry, focusing on innovative solutions with a start-up mindset |
12 | |||
| 17 |
Greenfield Technologygreenfieldtechnology.com
French engineering company specializing in high precision electronic and optical instrumentation for scientific, defense, and industrial applications including data acquisition systems and timing devices |
12 | |||
| 18 |
Muquans (now Exail)ixblue.com
Commercializing industry-grade quantum sensors based on laser-cooled atoms, developed from academic research, operated worldwide by non-specialists in diverse environments. |
8 | |||
| 19 |
Medrik Dynamic Technologymedrik-dynamic.com
A young startup specializing in biomedical engineering, focusing on analyzing the heart's mechanical behavior and fluids to optimize implantable assistive devices and prevent cardiac problems |
7 | |||
| 20 |
TechnoShopiut.u-bordeaux.fr
A multi-technology platform within an academic setting assisting businesses and labs from idea to pre-industrialization, offering technological support and prototype manufacturing |
7 | |||
| 21 | 6 | ||||
| 22 | 5 | ||||
| 23 |
Elysia Bioscienceelysia-bioscience.com
A specialized company in cellular biology offering integrated solutions for agroscience and natural cosmetics industries, focusing on health, environmental impact, and innovation |
5 | |||
| 24 |
LEMI (LABORATOIRE EVALUATION MATERIELS IMPLANTABLES)lemi.fr
Specialized laboratory conducting safety tests, R&D studies, and providing scientific and regulatory consulting in the fields of medical devices, chemicals, cosmetics, and medicines |
4 | |||
| 25 |
Institut Européen de Management de la Santéinstitut-europeen-management-sante.eu
The European Institute of Health Management brings expertise in project engineering to healthcare institutions and professionals to drive governance change for social transformation |
3 | |||
| 26 |
LEB Aquitaine Transfert - ADERAlebaquitainetransfert.cnrs.fr
Specializing in plant and environmental sciences, we leverage expertise in lipids to conduct research, analysis, and R&D for companies' specific R&D needs |
1 | |||
| 27 |
EphyX Neuroscienceephyx-neuroscience.com
Specialized CRO offering in vitro electrophysiology services for CNS-related preclinical research and drug discovery to optimize compound selection for clients |
1 | |||
| 28 |
INNOLENSinnolenslab.fr
French manufacturer of high-end medical devices specialized in the field of ophthalmic surgery |
1 | |||
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